A participle has the following form: verb + -ing, and the only word in this sentence that takes that form is A, 'flying', which is the correct answer.
Answer:
#9 - aplomb
#10 - Memorable (maybe eloquent, but the the use of 'simple' in the description basically contradicts the idea of its eloquence)
#11 - nadir
#12 - gyrate
Explanation:
definitions:
Aplomb: self-confidence or assurance, poise. memorable is self-explanatory. nadir: the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair.
gyrate: To move in a spiral or spirallike course.
Answer:
For anyone still wanting answers I have 11. I couldn't find an answer for 11 but I got told by a friend it is B.“There was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life…” 12. C “The lawn started at the beach and ran toward the front door-jumping over the sun-dials and brick walks and burning gardens. Page 6 13. B. She tells Nick that Tom’s got some woman in New York. Page 20
14. " A beautiful little fool" Page 17 15.That Daisy wants her daughter to have a sense of humor 16. "You must know Gatsby." "Gatsby, what Gatsby?" Page 11
17."This Mr. Gatsby you spoke of is my neighbor-" Page 14Explanation:
This is a little bit tricky to justify without context, but I would say that this is an example of characterization. Through this sentence, the reader isn’t directly being told something about the character or her personality, but her sleeping with the letter under her cheek can help the reader make inferences about how, for instance, she treats things that are important to her.
